Job description
Leading a team of professional staff in a technical environment (lecturing/advisory/innovation or technical support) to ensure the development and delivery of agriculture programmes to meet DAERA business plan objectives and targets. While not an exhaustive or prescriptive list of responsibilities, an indication of the main duties of an Agricultural Inspector Grade II is provided below. The emphasis on particular duties will vary depending on the post allocated and may vary over time depending on business priorities and needs. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.
Responsibilities
* For posts across DAERA, the post holder will report to the relevant Head of Branch. The main duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate will include:
* Leading a team of professional staff in a technical environment (lecturing/advisory/innovation or technical support) to ensure the development and delivery of agri-food programmes to meet DAERA business plan objectives and targets
* Leading a team in the provision of professional and technical input/advice to help shape the development of agri-food policy across DAERA
* Leading and motivating a team of professional staff, ensuring their Continuous Professional Development in a technical environment, so that they perform their duties to a high standard to achieve business plan targets
* Managing human, financial and physical resources to achieve business plan targets and obtain best value for money, whilst complying with good governance principles
* Providing professional and technical input/advice to the Minister, DAERA and other Government Departments as appropriate
* Ensuring effective external stakeholder engagement to achieve business plan targets
* Other duties in line with the business needs of DAERA including driving a Departmental vehicle. For posts based in CAFRE, the successful candidate may be required to drive a Departmental minibus
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
* To be eligible for this post, you must have, by the closing date for applications:
* An Honours Degree (minimum 2.2 classification), or an equivalent qualification in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Business or a closely related subject
* AND At least three years post qualification experience of successfully using professional and technical knowledge to contribute to industry support and/or education programmes or other industry initiatives, for the benefit of the agri-food sector
* AND Access to a form of transport which will enable you to travel throughout NI, ROI, GB and abroad to fulfil your responsibilities in full
Further Information
NICS Application form only, Vacancy closing date 13th February 2026 at 12 noon. Applications from males, young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are particularly welcome for this post.